(CNN)The number of people who have had Covid-19 is much greater than the official case count, according to data and a new analysis released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.Depending on the region and the time period, the number of people infected was anywhere between 2 and 24 times the number of reported cases, the CDC team said."For most sites, it is likely that greater than 10 times more ... infections occurred than the number of reported Covid-19 cases," the team wrote.In New York, the CDC estimates suggest that 642,000 people were infected by April 1 but...…(CNN)The number of people who have had Covid-19 is much greater than the official case count, according to data and a new analysis released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.Depending on the region and the time period, the number of people infected was anywhere between 2 and 24 times the number of reported cases, the CDC team said."For most sites, it is likely that greater than 10 times more ... infections occurred than the number of reported Covid-19 cases," the team wrote.In New York, the CDC estimates suggest that 642,000 people were infected by April 1 but...WW…

(CNN)Coronavirus infections in the United States with the virus spreading across the country at a faster rate than previously seen. The US added 1 million new Covid-19 cases only 14 days after the nation hit 8 million cases, and multiple states continue reporting their highest daily case counts since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University This is the fastest the country has recorded 1 million new cases since the pandemic began.The latest surge of cases appears to be driven by patients with no symptoms, said Dr. Robert Redfield, the director for the US...…(CNN)Coronavirus infections in the United States with the virus spreading across the country at a faster rate than previously seen. The US added 1 million new Covid-19 cases only 14 days after the nation hit 8 million cases, and multiple states continue reporting their highest daily case counts since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University This is the fastest the country has recorded 1 million new cases since the pandemic began.The latest surge of cases appears to be driven by patients with no symptoms, said Dr. Robert Redfield, the director for the US...WW…

(CNN)Protesters occupied the , city hall lawn Saturday and blocked traffic on the fourth night of demonstrations over the fatal police shooting of Alvin Cole, police said.An unspecified number of people were arrested without incident Saturday after the nightly 7 p.m. curfew began, Wauwatosa police tweeted.Demonstrations began earlier this week following the news that Officer Joseph Mensah, who shot 17-year-old Cole in February, will not face criminal charges. The decision sparked protests amid over .Late Friday, 28 people were arrested as tensions escalated and officers used tear gas on...…(CNN)Protesters occupied the , city hall lawn Saturday and blocked traffic on the fourth night of demonstrations over the fatal police shooting of Alvin Cole, police said.An unspecified number of people were arrested without incident Saturday after the nightly 7 p.m. curfew began, Wauwatosa police tweeted.Demonstrations began earlier this week following the news that Officer Joseph Mensah, who shot 17-year-old Cole in February, will not face criminal charges. The decision sparked protests amid over .Late Friday, 28 people were arrested as tensions escalated and officers used tear gas on...WW…

(CNN)More than 2 million homes in California could lose power Tuesday as the state grapples with wave and more than 120,000 acres, power grid operators say.The California Independent System Operator, the state's electric grid manager, declared a on Tuesday, just a day after avoiding a third day of rolling blackouts. Steve Berberich, president and CEO of the California ISO, said in a briefing that the demand for power is expected to be beyond the state's capacity on Tuesday. He stressed major power conservation efforts need to be taken to minimize or even avoid potential disruptions.The...…(CNN)More than 2 million homes in California could lose power Tuesday as the state grapples with wave and more than 120,000 acres, power grid operators say.The California Independent System Operator, the state's electric grid manager, declared a on Tuesday, just a day after avoiding a third day of rolling blackouts. Steve Berberich, president and CEO of the California ISO, said in a briefing that the demand for power is expected to be beyond the state's capacity on Tuesday. He stressed major power conservation efforts need to be taken to minimize or even avoid potential disruptions.The...WW…

(CNN)Firefighters in Oregon are racing to slow down two wildfires from merging into a single inferno Friday after blazes in three West Coast states at least 26 people since last month.Some Oregon communities burned to the ground this week and about 500,000 people have been either ordered to evacuate or warned to be prepared to evacuate. State officials say they are focusing their efforts on saving lives but they anticipate a devastating aftermath."We know we are dealing with fire-related deaths, and we are preparing for a mass fatality incident based on what we know and the numbers of...…(CNN)Firefighters in Oregon are racing to slow down two wildfires from merging into a single inferno Friday after blazes in three West Coast states at least 26 people since last month.Some Oregon communities burned to the ground this week and about 500,000 people have been either ordered to evacuate or warned to be prepared to evacuate. State officials say they are focusing their efforts on saving lives but they anticipate a devastating aftermath."We know we are dealing with fire-related deaths, and we are preparing for a mass fatality incident based on what we know and the numbers of...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.A leading Black civil rights group is calling on the PGA Tour to pull out of the upcoming Masters Tournament in Augusta after Republican Gov. Brian Kemp last week signed into law one of the nation’s .“The PGA Tour and Masters Tournament have both made commitments to help diversify golf and address racial inequities in this country – and we expect them to not only speak out against Georgia’s new...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia has a long history of attracting national sports events, but a controversial new voting law might have severe repercussions for that tradition.A leading Black civil rights group is calling on the PGA Tour to pull out of the upcoming Masters Tournament in Augusta after Republican Gov. Brian Kemp last week signed into law one of the nation’s .“The PGA Tour and Masters Tournament have both made commitments to help diversify golf and address racial inequities in this country – and we expect them to not only speak out against Georgia’s new...WW…

(CNN)Lawmakers in California this week allocated $1.4 million in state funds to help Asian Americans report hate incidents after a string of recent violent attacks in the state."The rise in hate incidents against Asian Americans during the pandemic is alarming. But, we can't solve a problem without knowing how big it is," said Assemblymember Phil Ting of San Francisco and chair of the state's budget committee.The funds will support the work of researchers at the Asian American Studies Center at the University of California Los Angeles as well as several initiatives including the website,...…(CNN)Lawmakers in California this week allocated $1.4 million in state funds to help Asian Americans report hate incidents after a string of recent violent attacks in the state."The rise in hate incidents against Asian Americans during the pandemic is alarming. But, we can't solve a problem without knowing how big it is," said Assemblymember Phil Ting of San Francisco and chair of the state's budget committee.The funds will support the work of researchers at the Asian American Studies Center at the University of California Los Angeles as well as several initiatives including the website,...WW…

(CNN)President Joe Biden intent on healing a deeply fractured country and reversing former President Donald Trump's divisive legacy. "A cry for survival comes from the planet itself. A cry that can't be any more desperate or any more clear, and now arise political extremism, White supremacy, domestic terrorism that we must confront and we will defeat," Biden said during his on Wednesday.For the past four years, the Trump administration embraced policies and initiatives targeting immigrants and undermining the nation's progress on civil rights. All while the President's own words incited...…(CNN)President Joe Biden intent on healing a deeply fractured country and reversing former President Donald Trump's divisive legacy. "A cry for survival comes from the planet itself. A cry that can't be any more desperate or any more clear, and now arise political extremism, White supremacy, domestic terrorism that we must confront and we will defeat," Biden said during his on Wednesday.For the past four years, the Trump administration embraced policies and initiatives targeting immigrants and undermining the nation's progress on civil rights. All while the President's own words incited...WW…

(CNN)In his sermon before Day, the called for equity and inclusivity at a time when Americans may feel like "we're living in exile." Warnock, the senior pastor at , where King preached, said Sunday the country is experiencing a difficult time and he hoped God's words may give people courage to stand up for justice and righteousness. Warnock is set to become after winning a close runoff election earlier this month. "This time in which we feel like we are living in exile, a land made strange by a pandemic the likes of which no one living has ever seen. A land made strange by an economic turn...…(CNN)In his sermon before Day, the called for equity and inclusivity at a time when Americans may feel like "we're living in exile." Warnock, the senior pastor at , where King preached, said Sunday the country is experiencing a difficult time and he hoped God's words may give people courage to stand up for justice and righteousness. Warnock is set to become after winning a close runoff election earlier this month. "This time in which we feel like we are living in exile, a land made strange by a pandemic the likes of which no one living has ever seen. A land made strange by an economic turn...WW…

(CNN)The number of new coronavirus cases reported in a single day hit a new high on Friday after numerous states began pausing or rolling back their reopening plans.At least 40,173 new cases were reported, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The previous daily high was reported on Thursday. More than 30 states are and the US is averaging more daily new cases than ever. But Vice President Mike Pence said Friday "we've all seen the encouraging news as we open up America again.""To one extent or another, the volume of new cases coming in is a reflection of a great success in...…(CNN)The number of new coronavirus cases reported in a single day hit a new high on Friday after numerous states began pausing or rolling back their reopening plans.At least 40,173 new cases were reported, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. The previous daily high was reported on Thursday. More than 30 states are and the US is averaging more daily new cases than ever. But Vice President Mike Pence said Friday "we've all seen the encouraging news as we open up America again.""To one extent or another, the volume of new cases coming in is a reflection of a great success in...WW…